CHESTER ROAD NORTH, WS8 7JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS8 7JP

CHESTER ROAD NORTH, WS8 7JP, Walsall has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.64 per 1,000 population. This WS8 7JP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS8 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS8 7JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS8 7JP, encompassing approximately 806 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS8 7JP Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Birch Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Chester Road North with total crimes: 1

CHESTER ROAD NORTH, WS8 7JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.44200.00%
Public order13.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.24-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.68400.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.96-66.67%
Drugs11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.64150.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.20100.00%
Possession of weapons14.960.00%
Drugs11.240.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.48-60.00%
Other crime12.480.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.2025.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.920.00%
Vehicle crime24.960.00%
Public order12.480.00%
Burglary11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
July 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS8 7JP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birch Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Chester Road North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1